The second-largest population of
Greater Prairie Chicken in the state is
found on Paul Olson. This 1,650-acre
property is one of four core management
areas for the Greater Prairie
Chicken in central Wisconsin and ranks
as an Important Bird Area. The property
is broken into two locations: one in
Wood County and the other in Portage
County. The landscape is flat and mostly
agricultural, but there are scattered
sedge meadows, old fields, swamps and woodlands. This is also a great
place to find Sedge Wrens, Clay-colored,
Savannah, and Vesper Sparrows.
While driving the many roads in the
area, look for Northern Harriers hunting
over meadows.

Directions: Parcel 1 is located 4 miles
west of Rudolph via Cty C to Swedish
Rd north. Parcel 2 is located 3 miles
north of Rudolph via Cty O in Portage
County.